Publisher indie.io and developer Rising Tail are pleased to announce that Factory Magnate, a casual factory-building simulation game, will launch on Steam on April 28, 2026.
Factory Magnate invites players to design, build, and optimize their own production networks, starting from a handful of natural resources and growing into a sprawling industrial empire. With a focus on accessibility and satisfying progression, the game offers a streamlined take on the factory-building genre.
Unlike more complex automation titles, Factory Magnate is designed to be approachable, removing the need for spreadsheets, external guides, or memorizing intricate systems. Instead, players can focus on constructing production lines, completing clear objectives, and unlocking new machines at their own pace.
Key features include:
- Approachable factory building: Start small and expand gradually with intuitive systems
- Objective-based progression: Clear goals that reward players with new tools and machines
- Relaxing gameplay: No enemies, combat, or time limits – just steady, satisfying growth
- Procedurally generated maps: Each playthrough offers new layouts and challenges
- Balanced depth: Around 25 machines and buildings, and over 50 items to produce and refine
Players will be able to progress from a humble operator to the ultimate magnate, working toward a defined endgame that provides a clear sense of completion.
A free demo is currently available on Steam, allowing players to experience the game ahead of launch.
Factory Magnate will be available on Windows PC via Steam and the indie.io Store.
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